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White Rabbit Golden Sour Ale

White Rabbit Brewery
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🌍 Australia · Sour Ale · One of 30 Sour Ales in hopIQ

The most approachable beer of the sour range and the only one packaged in cans. A light malt base keeps it pale and slim, the souring stays measured, and hops picked for citrus and stone fruit are layered over the acidity rather than under it. Grapefruit and apricot on the nose, a crisp and zesty middle, and a short clean finish without any of the barrel character that marks the red beers.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter17 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Crisp and dry.

A direct pour that closes clean — trim and sharp, working together to keep things moving.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Sour Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
orange
Fermentation & yeast
sour
clean
fruity
tart
Distinctive notes
peach

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for White Rabbit Golden Sour Ale

Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. Fine carbonation creates a delicate, persistent head with clean lacing that clings to the glass. The beer presents a light, inviting appearance typical of the style.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with distinct grapefruit and apricot notes, layered over a measured citrus character. Stone fruit aromatics—particularly peach and orange—emerge from late-addition noble hops without overwhelming the subtle acidity. Malt remains restrained and pale, allowing hop-derived fruitiness to dominate.

grapefruitstone fruitcitrus-forwardapricot and peach

Taste

Entry is crisp and zesty, with bright acidity balancing a light malt foundation. Mid-palate delivers a clean tartness and fruity expression; the measured sourness sits atop rather than beneath the hop character, creating harmony between acid and citrus. Bitterness is restrained at 17 IBU, allowing drinkability to remain high.

tart aciditycitrus biteclean finishlight malt body

Finish

The finish is short and refreshing, with no lingering barrel character or oak influence. Acidity fades cleanly, leaving only a bright, dry aftertaste that invites another sip.

drycleanrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of White Rabbit Golden Sour Ale

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with White Rabbit Golden Sour Ale

About Sour Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Sour Ale?

Sour Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Sour Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same crisp, citrusy, sour character as White Rabbit Golden Sour Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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